In the depths of Margaux Cave in Belgium’s Meuse Valley, a remarkable discovery was made in the late 1980s: the remains of at least nine Mesolithic women who lived over 10,000 years ago. After decades of research, one of these individuals, known as the “Margaux woman,” has been brought back to life through advanced genetics […]
In a remarkable archaeological discovery, a bronze fragment of a Roman soldier’s wrist purse has been excavated in South Moravia, Czechia. Dating back approximately 1,800 years, this artifact provides valuable insight into the daily lives of soldiers stationed on the fringes of the Roman Empire. The fragment was uncovered at Hradisko Hill, a historical site […]
A significant genetic discovery has challenged long-standing beliefs about the history of leprosy in the Americas. A team of researchers successfully reconstructed the ancient genomes of *Mycobacterium lepromatosis*, a rare bacterium responsible for Hansen’s Disease, from human remains that are approximately 4,000 years old in Chile. This finding indicates that this debilitating illness existed in […]
Recent advances in genetic research have reshaped our understanding of leprosy’s history in the Americas. Scientists successfully reconstructed ancient genomes of Mycobacterium lepromatosis, paving the way for new insights into the disease’s origins. In a separate archaeological breakthrough, a team in South Moravia, Czechia, has uncovered an 1,800-year-old bronze fragment of a Roman wrist purse. […]
A recently unveiled collection of ancient Egyptian stone vessels has sparked intense discussion among archaeologists, engineers, and alternative historians. This private collection, amassed by Florida businessman Matt Beall over three years, features 85 vases crafted from materials such as granite, quartz, and limestone, some dating back over 6,000 years. The craftsmanship exhibited by these artifacts […]
In the late 1980s, archaeologists made a significant discovery in Margaux Cave, located in Belgium’s Meuse Valley. They uncovered the remains of at least nine women from the Mesolithic period, shedding light on the lives of these ancient peoples. Standing before ancient monuments evokes a profound sense of wonder. Structures like Egypt’s pyramids or those […]
In the arid expanse of Egypt’s eastern Nile Delta, archaeologists have unearthed the remnants of Imet, a city centered around the cobra goddess, Wadjet. This significant discovery was made under a mound at Tell el-Fara’in, translating to “Mound of the Pharaohs.” Once a pivotal hub during Egypt’s Late Period, Imet has recently resurfaced from centuries […]
In a remote area of Brazil’s Upper Amazon, the excavation of seven massive funerary urns has uncovered significant insights into Indigenous history. Found beneath the roots of a fallen tree in the Middle Solimões region at Lago do Cochila, these urns showcase the intricate traditions and practices of ancient Indigenous societies that once inhabited the […]
In the sun-baked floodplain of Egypt’s eastern Nile Delta, archaeologists have uncovered a city that once thrived under the protective gaze of the cobra goddess, Wadjet. This remarkable discovery sheds light on the sophisticated urban planning and cultural practices of ancient Egyptian civilization. At the Neolithic site of Çatalhöyük, recent findings of strong maternal genetic […]
A new study has shed light on the enigmatic Neolithic megalith structures at Carnac in Brittany, providing insights into their purpose and chronology. For centuries, the stone arrangements have intrigued historians, often compared to landmarks like Stonehenge. However, recent excavations at Le Plasker, a previously unexplored section of the Carnac complex, have revealed important archaeological […]